Journal Published Online: 01 September 1992
Volume 37, Issue 5

Toxicologic Findings in the USS Iowa Disaster

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

The toxicologic results from the 47 victims of the explosion on the USS Iowa are presented. Good correlation between carboxyhemoglobin saturations and cause of death was found. There were no correlations between blood cyanide concentrations and causes of death. Volatile analysis suggested postmortem ethanol production rather than antemortem ethanol ingestion. No drugs except nicotine were detected in any of the victims.

Author Information

Mayes, R
Royal Air Force Institute of Pathology and Tropical Medicine, Halton, Aylesburg, United Kingdom
Levine, B
Forensic Toxicology Laboratory; Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC
Smith, ML
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, D.C.
Wagner, GN
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, D.C.
Froede, R
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, D.C.
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ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13324J